Businessman shot dead, irate mobs block roads

Chapra, Sep 10 (UNI) A man was shot dead by armed criminals at Inai village under Rivilganj police station in Saran district last night.

District police superintendent Mithilesh Kumar Singh said Abhay Singh, a businessman, was attacked by some miscreants while he was returning home.

Raids were on to nab the criminals, he added.

Meanwhile, irate villagers blocked the Hajipur-Gajipur road protesting against the murder.

Senior officials have rushed to the spot to persuade the villagers to lift the blockade and restore traffic movements.

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